The Deputy Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Samson Ahi, has denied claims that the previous administration constructed tarred roads in the Bodi District of the Western North Region.

Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Ahi responded to a question from Patrick Boamah, the MP for Okaikwei Central, regarding road development in Bodi. Boamah had asked whether the NPP government had indeed tarred the town’s roads.

In his response, Ahi, who also represents Bodi in Parliament, dismissed the assertion outright. He argued that over the past eight years, no new tarred roads had been added to the district.

“Eight years, and not one kilometer of road was added in Bodi,” he asserted.

Mr Ahi maintained his stance “Mr. Chairman, if the Honorable Member can show me where the tarred roads are, I’d be happy to retract my statement,” he replied.

Emphasizing his position, Ahi accused the NPP administration of failing to make any significant progress in improving Bodi’s roads.

"You [NPP government] didn’t even add one inch of tarred road in 8 years in Bodi district,” he added.

However, Boamah pushed back, suggesting that Ahi could be summoned before the Government Assurance Committee to justify his claim.

He cautioned that making such a statement without proof could be misleading.